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P230 RYU

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,298 mi
Last recorded99,298 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 RYU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 99,298 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 99,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2010 95,881 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 92,486 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 89,312 miles

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing and o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2007 86,018 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 78,490 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe?

Based on 73,267 MOT tests across 6,722 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
3,394
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,743
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,861
brake recording little or no effort 3,763
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,410
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,269
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P230 RYU is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 93,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P230 RYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of P230 RYU?

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What year was P230 RYU registered?

P230 RYU is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P230 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P230 RYU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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